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Pair Complete First SUP Gulf Stream Crossing
Two Stand Up Paddleboarders have now gone where no SUP has gone before — across the Gulf Stream. On June 9, Watermen Bill Whiddon and Thaddeus Foote set out from Bimini, Bahamas, on their stand-up paddleboards and aimed west toward Florida. They arrived in Miami a whopping 18 hours later… SEE MORE
Volvo Ocean Race in Miami
Over 150,000 sailing enthusiasts from around the country — welcomed the Volvo Ocean Race crews to Miami To greet the crews and entertain the spectators, the Volvo Ocean Race set up a slew of activities, simulators, educational programs, and races. Whether you wanted to try the Grinding Challenge to see if… SEE MORE
Biennial Catboat Rendezvous Yields Fun, Champions
North vs. South. East vs. Midwest and West. Florida Chamber of Commerce weather with plenty of wind adding to the excitement. Excellent racing, good friendships, lots of food and drink. Even the Useppa Olympics! Everyone was a winner at the biennial Useppa Island Rendezvous, hosted this winter by the Useppa… SEE MORE
Florida Statewide Boating Conference Returns May 15-17
After a six-year hiatus, Florida's statewide boating and waterway management conference “From Stem to Stern” returns May 15-17 in Clearwater Beach. Whether new or experienced, attendees will learn the absolute most up-to-date information on proven techniques and sound strategies they can use to navigate the challenges facing boating and waterways… SEE MORE
Local Guide, Manatee River: Beware Unmarked Shallows
On the Manatee River in Bradenton, Florida, just outside (100 - 200 yards to the northeast) of the Twin Dolphin Marina entrance there is a very shallow area - about 3 feet. It is between the Route 41 bridge channel and the actual entrance to the marina. The problem arises… SEE MORE
Welcome Home, Sabre Style
As boaters, we're always thrilled to be on the water. But sometimes it would be nice to know how good we look underway, which is why the owner of this Sabre 48 Salon Express was thrilled when a friend of his snapped these shots from his condominium deck. The journey… SEE MORE
OK, Maybe Sometimes Size Does Matter
I've claimed before that when it comes to boats, size doesn't matter. But I might need to qualify my earlier statement, since size most definitely does make a difference when it comes to moving $270 million worth of power yachts across the Atlantic. That was the total value of the… SEE MORE
Maine Electronics Writer/Gadget Guru Wins Top Awards
In what was to us perhaps the most unsurprising news of the day, we just learned that our long-time friend and colleague Ben Ellison has been awarded two first place awards and a certificate of merit in an editorial contest. Boating Writers International (BWI) recognized the top marine journalists in… SEE MORE
Thorfinn Expeditions Sailing the Wilds of Florida
At 4 a.m. Wednesday we nosed in behind the entrance to Boot Key Harbor in the Florida Keys and dropped the anchor. 20-hours of straight sailing and 150 nautical miles lay in our wake. It had been one heck of sleigh ride through daylight and darkness. I hadn’t slept for… SEE MORE